Documents Shortcode
v1.0.1by Dougal Campbell · updated 11 years ago
A [documents] shortcode which will display a list of attached files, with file type icons, and linked to the files for easy downloading.
- Rank
- #17,850
- Up41 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 83
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.9K
- 6,887 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Documents Shortcode at a glance
Documents Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Dougal Campbell with 80+ active installs, the #17,850 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.1 came out on Aug 26, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 75 plugins tagged “documents”, it ranks #17. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats82 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Documents Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 83 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 83 |
Rank over time
#17,850 · up 115 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,850 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,891 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,892 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,906 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,911 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,932 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,835 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,064 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,951 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,976 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,944 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,965 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.22% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.21% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 11, 2012
- Last updated
- Aug 26, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Documents Shortcode
How many websites use Documents Shortcode?
Documents Shortcode is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,850 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Documents Shortcode been downloaded?
6,887 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Documents Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Aug 26, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Documents Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Documents Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Documents Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Documents Shortcode have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Documents Shortcode?
The plugins most like Documents Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), PDF Embedder (300K+) and Shortcoder (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 83 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 6.9K |
| Author | Dougal Campbell |
| First released | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 26, 2015 |
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